Families Giving Back

You may not be able to help the whole world, but you can make a difference in your own community. --Elizabeth P. Carter

See the list below of non-profits that could use more volunteers! We believe in families giving back to their community by volunteering their time and making donations. Families can make a difference in their community without it necessarily being a big time commitment or expense.

Parents set an example for their children by demonstrating different ways to give, whether donating toys and clothes or by helping serve meals during the holidays. You will be modeling empathy and compassion. Below are ways parents and kids can give back to our community. Click here to submit your own.

Ten Good Reasons to Volunteer

1. Show that you can be responsible 2. Make a difference 3. Gain experience 4. Make new friends 5. See new places

6. Learn new skills 7. Have fun 8. Explore career options 9. Set an example10. Educate others about causes you care about

Surfrider

The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.).

Beach Clean ups and water sampling are great ways you as a family can do your part in helping our beaches where we live.

• About Us: MISSION STATEMENT: The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.).

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